-- After postponing a concert that was originally set for August. Mother's Finest, above, have canceled their gig Saturday night at the Ritz Ybor "due to low ticket sales." Refunds are available at point of purchase.

-- How big is Tampa's Matt Hires these days? Big enough that a FORMER AMERICAN IDOL JASON CASTRO will open for him on his first headlining tour. Matt's next local show (minus Castro) is Dec. 18 at Orpheum.